Hollow Knight: Silksong has sparked renewed excitement among fans following minor updates to its Steam metadata, alongside its mention in an Xbox Wire post. Dive into the latest developments and what they could signify for the eagerly awaited sequel.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Latest Updates
Hollow Knight: Silksong Minor Steam Page Update
The anticipation for Hollow Knight: Silksong has surged due to recent updates to its Steam metadata. On March 24, SteamDB reported that Silksong's Steam front was updated to be compatible with NVIDIA's GeForce NOW, signaling its readiness for the cloud gaming platform upon release. Additionally, changes in the game's hidden assets and legal information now list a copyright from Team Cherry 2025, shifting from the original 2019 date. While no official announcements have been made, these updates hint at potential news or events related to Silksong in the near future. Fans, eager for any news, have been vocal in comment sections of major gaming events like the PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Developer Direct. With the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April 2, expectations are high for Silksong-related announcements.
Silksong Mentioned in Xbox Indies Post Alongside Upcoming Titles
Further fueling speculation, Silksong was mentioned in an Xbox Wire post by ID@Xbox director Guy Richards on March 18. The article highlighted the success of the ID@Xbox program, which has disbursed over $5 billion to indie developers. Richards listed successful past releases and teased upcoming titles, including Silksong, alongside Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Descenders Next, and FBC: Firebreak. Notably, the release dates for these other titles are set for this year, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launching on April 24, Descenders Next on April 9, and FBC: Firebreak slated for 2025. This lineup suggests that Silksong might also be nearing its release, although no specific dates have been confirmed.
First Revealed in February 2019
Silksong was first unveiled by Team Cherry in February 2019 as a full-scale sequel to the beloved Hollow Knight, initially conceived as a DLC but expanded due to its scope and uniqueness. A gameplay trailer was showcased in the 2022 Xbox-Bethesda event, with Microsoft promising that all featured games would launch within the following 12 months. However, in 2023, Team Cherry delayed Silksong beyond the first half of the year, committing to ongoing development and future updates. Earlier this year, Team Cherry's Marketing and PR Handler, Matthew Griffin, reassured fans via a Twitter (X) post on January 18, stating, "Yes the game is real, progressing and will release." Although this statement offers little detail, it keeps the flame of hope alive for fans eagerly awaiting Silksong.
With these recent developments, the gaming community is buzzing with anticipation for Silksong-related news. The game is set to launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. While no official release date has been announced by Team Cherry, fans are encouraged to stay tuned for further updates.
